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W L Licamele

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PubMed1989

The concurrent use of lithium and methylphenidate in a child.

The case of a young boy with symptoms of both attention deficit and affective disorders is presented. The patient was successfully treated with a combination of lithium and methylphenidate. Issues about comorbidity and polypharmacy in children are raised, and the concommitant use of lithium and methylphenidate in a child is discussed.

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity↗
PubMed1988

Tourette syndrome.

Tourette syndrome is not rare. At an early age, persons with this disorder show involuntary, rapid and purposeless movements of multiple muscle groups. They also develop vocal tics. Both motor and vocal tics vary in intensity and can worsen with stress. The syndrome may be confused with, or associated with, a variety of psychiatric disorders. Although some cases appear to be familial, the etiology of the syndrome is generally unknown. Haloperidol is effective in controlling symptoms in many patients. The Tourette Syndrome Association provides a valuable support system.

Child↗
PubMed1987

Childhood reactions to illness and hospitalization.

Emotional and cognitive developmental stages have a bearing on how children cope with illness and hospitalization. Within this framework, a general treatment strategy for helping children and parents deal with illness can be formulated. Parents and physicians who listen, educate, reassure and promote active mastery in the child help the child cope with serious illness and hospitalization.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1986

Calcium antagonists in the treatment of Tourette's disorder.

Two patients with Tourette's disorder were treated with calcium antagonists. Verapamil and nifedipine produced positive responses, and diltiazem produced no response. Given the negative side effects of the current drugs for this disorder, the authors suggest further study of calcium antagonists.

Adult↗